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From April to May 2022, SZA told media outlets that she had recently finished the album in [[Hawaii]], describing it as her most relatable or "unisex" body of work she had made to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/sza-says-new-album-is-finished-describes-it-as-her-most-unisex-project-yet|title=SZA says new album is "finished" and describes it as her "most unisex" project yet|last=Kenneally|first=Cerys|website=[[The Line of Best Fit]]|date=April 4, 2022|access-date=November 17, 2022}}</ref> During an interview with ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'', SZA described the album's composition: "I have no idea what it sounds like to anybody else. I really don't know. It's so bizarre. It's weird that I can't put my finger on it. It's a little bit of everything." She added that while some tracks were soft or balladic, certain parts of the album had an "aggressive" sound.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Cole |date=2022-10-16 |title=SZA Confirms "Shirt" Music Video Is On The Way: "It’s Turned In" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/441251-sza-confirms-shirt-music-video-is-on-the-way-its-turned-in |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en-US}}</ref> In October, she said that she had written around 100 songs for the album and added that the album could be released "any day now".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/sza-has-written-100-songs-for-her-new-album-which-could-arrive-any-day-now-3331686|title=SZA has written 100 songs for her new album, which could arrive "any day" now|last=Richard|first=Will|website=[[NME]]|date=October 19, 2022|access-date=November 17, 2022}}</ref> During a ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' cover story published in November, SZA revealed that the title of her second album was ''[[SOS (SZA album)|SOS]]'', scheduled for release sometime next month. She expressed her frustration with complying with music industry standards on promoting music, saying she had been stressed with meeting her deadlines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SZA Is 'Currently Stressed' About Releasing New Album ''S.O.S.'' |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/8znfna/sza-sos-album-announcement |access-date=2022-12-15 |publisher=MTV News |language=en}}</ref> On December 3, 2022, she appeared on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' and announced it would be released on December 9. Two days later, she posted the track list on [[Twitter]]. Out of 23 songs, "F2F" appears as the album's 13th track.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Curto |first=Justin |date=2022-12-05 |title=SZA Puts Fans on Alert, Announces New Album ''S.O.S'' |url=https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/sza-album-sos-release-date-details.html |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=Vulture |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Larisha |last2=Paul |first2=Larisha |date=2022-12-05 |title=SZA Taps Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott for ''S.O.S'' Album |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sza-phoebe-bridgers-travis-scott-sos-tracklist-1234641720/ |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>
From April to May 2022, SZA told media outlets that she had recently finished the album in [[Hawaii]], describing it as her most relatable or "unisex" body of work she had made to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/sza-says-new-album-is-finished-describes-it-as-her-most-unisex-project-yet|title=SZA says new album is "finished" and describes it as her "most unisex" project yet|last=Kenneally|first=Cerys|website=[[The Line of Best Fit]]|date=April 4, 2022|access-date=November 17, 2022}}</ref> During an interview with ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'', SZA described the album's composition: "I have no idea what it sounds like to anybody else. I really don't know. It's so bizarre. It's weird that I can't put my finger on it. It's a little bit of everything." She added that while some tracks were soft or balladic, certain parts of the album had an "aggressive" sound.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Cole |date=2022-10-16 |title=SZA Confirms "Shirt" Music Video Is On The Way: "It’s Turned In" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/441251-sza-confirms-shirt-music-video-is-on-the-way-its-turned-in |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en-US}}</ref> In October, she said that she had written around 100 songs for the album and added that the album could be released "any day now".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/sza-has-written-100-songs-for-her-new-album-which-could-arrive-any-day-now-3331686|title=SZA has written 100 songs for her new album, which could arrive "any day" now|last=Richard|first=Will|website=[[NME]]|date=October 19, 2022|access-date=November 17, 2022}}</ref> During a ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' cover story published in November, SZA revealed that the title of her second album was ''[[SOS (SZA album)|SOS]]'', scheduled for release sometime next month. She expressed her frustration with complying with music industry standards on promoting music, saying she had been stressed with meeting her deadlines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SZA Is 'Currently Stressed' About Releasing New Album ''S.O.S.'' |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/8znfna/sza-sos-album-announcement |access-date=2022-12-15 |publisher=MTV News |language=en}}</ref> On December 3, 2022, she appeared on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' and announced it would be released on December 9. Two days later, she posted the track list on [[Twitter]]. Out of 23 songs, "F2F" appears as the album's 13th track.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Curto |first=Justin |date=2022-12-05 |title=SZA Puts Fans on Alert, Announces New Album ''S.O.S'' |url=https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/sza-album-sos-release-date-details.html |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=Vulture |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Larisha |last2=Paul |first2=Larisha |date=2022-12-05 |title=SZA Taps Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott for ''S.O.S'' Album |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sza-phoebe-bridgers-travis-scott-sos-tracklist-1234641720/ |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

"F2F", originally titled "Charlatan", was one of around five rock songs that SZA created for ''SOS''. She explained to ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' that these songs contained heavily confessional lyrics that demonstrated several versions of herself: "They were all terrible in terms of, like, saying bad things about what I've done to people, but it sounded cool, and I think that's what all those songs are really about. Just being super honest and letting that out." Rob Bisel and Carter Lang, producers of "F2F", revealed that SZA recorded the song the same day American rapper and singer [[Lizzo]] was on the studio with her. They added that it was not the only song on which the two collaborated during recording sessions. For "F2F", the two [[Freestyle rap|freestyled]] over an initial draft of the beat, and Lizzo helped write the song's bridge and provided pitched-up background vocals. SZA thought that she and Lizzo had much fun together and worked well as music collaborators: "I feel like she gets me. She's another person who has hella [wide] music tastes and doesn’t fit in anybody's box of anything. She makes it seem like she doesn't even care, like she just does whatever she wants. And I just love being with her, just as a friend and hanging out. So whenever she comes to a studio, I just feel like, 'Let's drop into some bullshit.{{' "}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Conteh |first=Mankaprr |last2=Hiatt |first2=Brian |date=December 19, 2022 |title=''SOS'' Secrets: SZA Reveals Unheard Lizzo Collaborations, Plus More Rock Songs |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/sza-sos-deluxe-secrets-rock-songs-unheard-lizzo-1234649069/ |url-access=limited |access-date=December 21, 2022 |website=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Composition ==
== Composition ==

Revision as of 02:56, 21 December 2022

"F2F"
Song by SZA
from the album SOS
ReleasedDecember 9, 2022 (2022-12-09)
Genre
Length3:06
Label
Songwriter(s)
Composer(s)
  • Rob Bisel
  • Carter Lang
Producer(s)
  • Rob Bisel
  • Carter Lang
Lyric video
"F2F" on YouTube

"F2F" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA from her second studio album, SOS (2022).[1]

Background and release

SZA released her debut studio album, Ctrl, in 2017. Primarily an R&B album that deals with themes like heartbreak, Ctrl was widely acclaimed by critics for its vocal performances, as well as the relatability, emotional impact, and candid nature of its songwriting. The album solidified her status as one of the most well-known R&B artists of her time.[2][3]

SZA confirmed plans to begin working on her next album in January 2020.[4] In an interview with Rolling Stone, SZA mentioned that "Music is coming out for sure", but stated that it may not result in an album, as of yet. She also said that the rumor that she was planning to release a trilogy of albums and then retire from music, "is nonsense". In the interview, SZA also revealed that she had spent time in the studio with Timbaland, stating that "He played fucking Brazilian jazz-type beats, and I popped off to that". She has also collaborated with Sia, who she reportedly has written three songs with.[5][6] According to Vulture, SZA has earlier expressed intentions of collaborating with Justin Timberlake, Post Malone, Jack Antonoff and Brockhampton on her future songs.[7]

From April to May 2022, SZA told media outlets that she had recently finished the album in Hawaii, describing it as her most relatable or "unisex" body of work she had made to date.[8] During an interview with Complex, SZA described the album's composition: "I have no idea what it sounds like to anybody else. I really don't know. It's so bizarre. It's weird that I can't put my finger on it. It's a little bit of everything." She added that while some tracks were soft or balladic, certain parts of the album had an "aggressive" sound.[9] In October, she said that she had written around 100 songs for the album and added that the album could be released "any day now".[10] During a Billboard cover story published in November, SZA revealed that the title of her second album was SOS, scheduled for release sometime next month. She expressed her frustration with complying with music industry standards on promoting music, saying she had been stressed with meeting her deadlines.[11] On December 3, 2022, she appeared on Saturday Night Live and announced it would be released on December 9. Two days later, she posted the track list on Twitter. Out of 23 songs, "F2F" appears as the album's 13th track.[12][13]

"F2F", originally titled "Charlatan", was one of around five rock songs that SZA created for SOS. She explained to Rolling Stone that these songs contained heavily confessional lyrics that demonstrated several versions of herself: "They were all terrible in terms of, like, saying bad things about what I've done to people, but it sounded cool, and I think that's what all those songs are really about. Just being super honest and letting that out." Rob Bisel and Carter Lang, producers of "F2F", revealed that SZA recorded the song the same day American rapper and singer Lizzo was on the studio with her. They added that it was not the only song on which the two collaborated during recording sessions. For "F2F", the two freestyled over an initial draft of the beat, and Lizzo helped write the song's bridge and provided pitched-up background vocals. SZA thought that she and Lizzo had much fun together and worked well as music collaborators: "I feel like she gets me. She's another person who has hella [wide] music tastes and doesn’t fit in anybody's box of anything. She makes it seem like she doesn't even care, like she just does whatever she wants. And I just love being with her, just as a friend and hanging out. So whenever she comes to a studio, I just feel like, 'Let's drop into some bullshit.'"[14]

Composition

Music journalists have described "F2F" as a stadium rock,[15] pop punk, and grunge song.[16] In the first verse, SZA sings over acoustic guitar strums reminiscent of country music before drums and electric guitars appear in the composition.[2][17]

Reception

The song received a positive response from fans and critics for its rock-infused production, which was a departure from the R&B sound of SZA's earlier works.[18]

Charts

Chart performance for "F2F"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[19] 87
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 54
Global 200 (Billboard)[21] 69
US Billboard Hot 100[22] 55
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[23] 3

References

  1. ^ Madden, Sidney (December 14, 2022). "SZA, 'F2F'". NPR. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Curto, Justin (December 9, 2022). "SZA Finally Unleashed Her Inner Rock Star". Vulture. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Mitchell, Ashlee (December 13, 2022). "5 Takeaways From SZA's New Album SOS". The Recording Academy. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Renshaw, David (January 3, 2020). "SZA confirms plans for 2020 album release". The Fader. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Carmichael, Emma (February 26, 2020). "The Rebirth of SZA". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  6. ^ Ramli, Sofiana (February 27, 2020). "SZA says she's written three songs with Sia and recorded with Timbaland". NME. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  7. ^ Haylock, Zoe (February 26, 2020). "SZA Says New Music Is Coming … Just Might Not Be an Album". Vulture. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  8. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (April 4, 2022). "SZA says new album is "finished" and describes it as her "most unisex" project yet". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  9. ^ Blake, Cole (October 16, 2022). "SZA Confirms "Shirt" Music Video Is On The Way: "It's Turned In"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  10. ^ Richard, Will (October 19, 2022). "SZA has written 100 songs for her new album, which could arrive "any day" now". NME. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  11. ^ "SZA Is 'Currently Stressed' About Releasing New Album S.O.S.". MTV News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  12. ^ Curto, Justin (December 5, 2022). "SZA Puts Fans on Alert, Announces New Album S.O.S". Vulture. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  13. ^ Paul, Larisha; Paul, Larisha (December 5, 2022). "SZA Taps Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott for S.O.S Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  14. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr; Hiatt, Brian (December 19, 2022). "SOS Secrets: SZA Reveals Unheard Lizzo Collaborations, Plus More Rock Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  15. ^ UK, Rolling Stone; Reilly, Nick (December 9, 2022). "3 albums you need to hear this week". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  16. ^ Ragusa, Paolo (December 9, 2022). "Song of the Week: SZA Goes Grunge on "F2F"". Consequence. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  17. ^ Petridis, Alexis (December 9, 2022). "SZA: SOS review – R&B innovator's long-awaited return is an eclectic sprawl". The Guardian. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  18. ^ "Fousheé Channeled New Jersey Into The Punk Aggression Of 'softCORE'". Uproxx. December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  19. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 19 December 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1711. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 19, 2022. p. 4.
  20. ^ "SZA Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  21. ^ "SZA Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  22. ^ "SZA Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  23. ^ "SZA Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
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